Airport Comparison
| CMB | OAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport | Xoxocotlan International Airport |
| IATA Code | CMB | OAX |
| ICAO Code | VCBI | MMOX |
| City | Colombo | Oaxaca |
| Country | Sri Lanka | Mexico |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 4,989 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.180000, 79.880000 | 17.000000, -96.730000 |
Colombo (CMB) to Oaxaca (OAX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) in Oaxaca, Mexico is 17,301 kilometers (10,750 miles / 9,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 352°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:38 in Colombo, it's 06:08 in Oaxaca. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,959 feet between the two airports. Xoxocotlan International Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.
The return flight from Oaxaca (OAX) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.